A podcast from the team at Gizmodo where we womansplain the latest technology.
Introducing a brand new podcast from the team at Gizmodo.
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Welcome to Gizmodo's inaugural episode of Gadgettes, a podcast where we womansplain technology! Join Florence Ion and Caitlin McGarry every week as we break down the intel on all the latest gadgets.
This week, we're fresh off a batch of gadget reviews. Caitlin walks us through the new features of the MacBook Pro and the abilities of its M1 Max chip. Then, Victoria joins us to talk about the new Oura Ring and its improved tracking features. We'll also talk about our favorite parts of Halloween and why the phrase "Google it" is a bonafide insult.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @Gizmodo or send us an email at gadgettes@gizmodo.com!
Links:
- The Famous Oura Smart Ring Is Getting Even Smarter
https://gizmodo.com/the-famous-oura-smart-ring-is-getting-even-smarter-1847931146
- The Pixel 6 Is So Good, Why Buy Anything Else?
https://gizmodo.com/the-pixel-6-is-so-good-why-buy-anything-else-1847927331
- The Ultra-Powerful New MacBook Pro Is Top Notch (Sorry, Sorry, Trying to Delete)
https://gizmodo.com/the-ultra-powerful-new-macbook-pro-is-top-notch-1847904662
- Google's New Indoor Nest Cam Is a Stylish Upgrade With an Annoying App
https://gizmodo.com/googles-new-indoor-nest-cam-is-a-stylish-upgrade-with-a-1847875 946
- Facebook’s New Portal Is Great But It’s Also Portal https://gizmodo.com/facebooks-new-portal-is-great-but-its-also-facebook-1847889183
This week on Gadgettes, we’re diving into why the company formerly known as Facebook is trying to sell us on the metaverse. Are we all going to strap virtual reality headsets to our faces and exist as virtual avatars for both work and fun? Is that realistic, and does it even sound… pleasant? Then Gizmodo reporter Shoshana Wodinsky, who covers the business of data, explains to us what the Facebook Papers have revealed about how the company tweaks its algorithms—and what you can do about it if you’re deeply embedded in Facebook (or Instagram or WhatsApp). Then please allow us to fangirl over Peloton, our favorite connected fitness cult. We can’t help it; we love the bike (and Cody Rigsby).
Links
This week on Gadgettes, we’re guiding you toward your next big smartphone purchase. Caitlin and Flo share what they like about the newest Apple and Android smartphones, including Samsung’s folding ones.
Then, Gizmodo reporter Brianna Provenzano joins us to talk Netflix. She’ll walk us through why the streaming app has taken over headlines lately and why it’s going after TikTok.
We’ll also talk about another kind of metaverse: the cute and comfy Animal Crossing kind. The game received a big update in time for cozy gaming season. If you don’t have a Nintendo Switch, Flo has some suggestions for other games that can bring you comfort and joy during the upcoming season of hibernation.
This week on Gadgettes, the holiday shopping season is in full swing, and we’ve got you covered with our recommendations, from earbuds that make for great stocking stuffers to the smartwatches worth wearing. We’ll also discuss the gadgets that you should never give as gifts. And, because it’s that time of year, Caitlin and Flo also share their personal wishlists.
Gifts 2 Buy
Further Reading
This week, we're womansplaining how to talk tech with your family and friends at the Thanksgiving dinner table. We'll help you navigate the hard conversations around Facebook, the metaverse, and why buying crypto is kind of like going to the casino (without the free drinks).
Then Earther staff writer Molly Taft joins us to talk about climate change and tell us how the world was saved at the recent U.N. climate talks (lol). She also explains how to talk about the climate with your family, and what you can do personally to help the earth.
It's not all doom and gloom: Flo fangirls over the 25th anniversary of Tamagotchi and gets deep in her feels about her childhood with virtual pets. Millennials, this one’s for you.
What To Study
This week, we're womansplaining why Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stepped down to become a full-time crypto bro and what this means for the social network we love to hate. Then Gizmodo reporter Brianna Provenzano joins us to discuss why our Spotify Wrapped playlists are all so damn sad (hint: look around you) and why Spotify wants to be TikTok. Finally, Caitlin and Flo fangirl over the music that's been fueling them over the last year and revisit their scenester roots.
This week on Gadgettes, we're womansplaining the Android/iPhone divide, seen most clearly in text messages. Turns out iPhone users have been annoying their Android friends for ages, and Google is trying to fix it. Then io9 Deputy Editor Jill Pantozzi joins us for a holiday movie sneak peek. Will Spider-man: No Way Home be worth venturing to the movie theater to see? What on earth is happening in The Matrix Resurrections? Jill explains it all. Lastly, Caitlin and Flo fangirl over their childhood holiday film faves. ‘Tis the season to get cozy.
What to Watch
This week on Gadgettes, we're womansplaining Web3 and why it makes us yearn for the early days of the internet. Are Web3 and the blockchain going to revolutionize the world, or will Facebook, Amazon, and Google dominate the next generation of the web? Then, we'll chat about why Android users are now protected from being stalked by Apple AirTags, and what you should know before putting trackers on all your stuff. Finally, we get a little thirsty talking about why Keanu Reeves is just perfect. (Hint: NFTs make him laugh, too!)
What Keanu Likes To Read
This week, we're optimistically womansplaining the near future, hoping it will make us forget the disaster that has been 2021. First, Caitlin and Flo recall the debut of Google Glass and why Apple might make us forget all about "glassholes" with its rumored mixed reality headset in 2022. Then Gizmodo reporter Brianna Provenzano joins us to talk about Facebook's smart glasses, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban, and why looking like a spy has never been so uncool. Finally, we take a moment to chill out and explore ways to be mindful and zen as the world burns.
What The Prophets Foretold
